Trump Found Guilty: Manhattan DA Secures Conviction on All Counts

In a major victory for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, former President Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. The verdict carries a maximum prison sentence of 4 years per count.

Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree by a jury in New York. The verdict marks a significant victory for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who brought the charges against Trump.

Each count carries a maximum prison sentence of four years, and Trump faces up to 136 years in prison if the sentences are served consecutively. However, experts believe it is unlikely that Trump will receive the maximum sentence.

The charges stemmed from an investigation into Trump's financial practices and his use of his charitable foundation to benefit himself and his businesses. Bragg alleged that Trump inflated his assets to obtain favorable loan terms and to reduce his tax liability.

Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges and called the case a "political witch hunt." He has vowed to appeal the verdict.

The jury deliberated for three days before reaching a verdict. The trial lasted for nearly two months, with prosecutors presenting evidence of Trump's fraudulent business practices.

The verdict is a major blow to Trump's political ambitions. He has been considering running for president again in 2024, but the conviction could damage his chances of winning.

Bragg has hailed the verdict as a victory for the people of New York and a sign that no one is above the law.

"Today's verdict sends a clear message that no one is above the law, not even the former President of the United States," Bragg said. "Donald Trump used his position to enrich himself at the expense of hardworking New Yorkers. He cheated the system, and now he has been held accountable."

Trump's lawyers have vowed to appeal the verdict, and the case is likely to end up before the Supreme Court.

It remains to be seen whether the verdict will have a significant impact on the 2024 presidential election. However, it is clear that the conviction has damaged Trump's reputation and could make it more difficult for him to win the presidency again.